New Zealand Student Visa Guide
New Zealand Student Visa Guide
- New Zealand Student Visa Guide
- For PG Diploma/Masters – IELTS: 6.5 NL 6.0 | PTE: 58 NL 50
- Foe few courses like Health, Nursing, Education the above requirement can be higher.
University Application Checklist
- Select a Course and Institution (NZQA recognized).
- Academic Documents: Marksheets, Transcripts, Degree Certificates
- Valid Passport for the study duration.
- Resume/CV (mainly for PG programs).
- Statement of Purpose (SOP) .
- Letters of Recommendation (LORs).
- Work Experience Documents if any.
| Student Visa Process Checklist
- Offer Letter from a NZ institution
- Financial Proofs: Tuition + NZD $20,000/year for living expenses. [Explained later in detailed]
- Sponsor’s Occupational Documents [Parents or Parents in Law, Real Brother/Sister, Spouse, Grand Parents can only be sponsors]
- Medical Examination by NZ-approved panel doctor.
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC).
- Visa Application Forms provided by us.
- Statement of Purpose.
- Cover Letter and Sponsor Affidavit (if needed).
- Interview Preparation (Will be provided by us)
| Cost Breakdown
- IELTS /PTE - Coaching Fees: 12000/15000 ₹ | Exam Fees: 18000₹
- Medical: 2500₹ to 3000₹
- PCC: 500₹
- Visa Application Fee: Approx. 48000₹ [850NZD]
Total Course Fees [Approx.]
1. University: 28 Lakh to 35 Lakh
2. Polytechnic: 22 Lakh to 28 Lakh
3. Private College: 18 Lakh to 22 Lakh
- Living Expenses to be shown (per year): NZD $20,000
Part-Time Work Rights
- 25 hours/week during study.
- Full-time during breaks.
- Minimum Wages: 23.95 NZD per hour | Monthly Approx. Earning: 2000 NZD [Can work 25 hrs. per week]
Post Study Work Visa (PSW)
- For Masters and Above: 3 Years
- For PG Diploma : 1 Year
- For Bachelors: 3 Years or 2 years deepending upon course duration
- Graduate Diploma : 1 Year
- For Undergraduate Diploma : Short Term Graduate work Visa – 6 Months
Pathway to PR
- Skilled Migrant Category (SMC)
- Now get 6 Points by Completing Master Degree and with just skill job offer letter one can get ticket to PR
- Green List: Straight to / Work to Residence pathway.
Green List Roles
- Healthcare: Nurses, doctors, aged care workers.
- Engineering: Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical.
- Construction: Quantity surveyors, project managers.
- IT: Software engineers, data analysts.
- Education: Early childhood and secondary teachers.
Opportunities in NZ
- High graduate employability.
- Startup-friendly environment.
- Internships during study.
- Safe, peaceful, and high quality of life.
Interview
- Demonstrate genuine student intent.
- Explain course and future goals clearly.
- Prove financial preparedness.
- Show ties to home country (if required).
- We provide detail guidance for Interview Preparation
Funding
- Funding Require to be shown: Total Course Fees + Total Living Expenses for course duration as 20000 NZD per year
- Funding should be 3 Months old with source of fund AND/OR Secured Education loan
- Fund can be FD, Saving Account Balance, PPF, Insurance Surrender Value
- Fund from Sale of Property, Maturing Mutual funds / Stocks Investment need to be transferred into saving account and can be considered eligible after 3 months.
- Secured Education loan need not to be disbursed before visa application. It is required only after getting Approval for paying fees and FTS.
- Sponsor’s Occupational Documents *Parents or Parents in Law, Real Brother/Sister, Spouse, Grand Parents can only be sponsors
| Sponsor Documents
- Latest 3 years of IT Returns [ Downloaded Soft Copy]
- PAN Card & Aadhar Card of individual sponsors (Color Scanned Copy), ID proof of all family members
Income/Occupational Proof
- Business documents: GST Registration Certificate, 6 months Current Account Statement, Partnership Deed / MOU of Business /Udyam Certificate/Rent Agreement, Visiting Card of Business, Bills
- Salaried: Salary Bank A/C Statement, Last 6 Months Salary Slips, Last 3 years Form 16, ID Card, Letter of Appointment